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Strategies for Regulating Your Nervous System in a Stressful World through Movement and Mindfulness
The world around us often feels overwhelming. News cycles bring constant updates on crises, communities face ongoing challenges, and personal stressors pile up. This environment can disrupt our nervous system, leaving us anxious, exhausted, or emotionally numb. Learning to regulate the nervous system is essential for managing stress, processing grief, and protecting our energy while staying engaged in the world. Movement and mindfulness offer practical ways to calm the nervou

Lauren Mickle
Jan 214 min read


Dance Therapy for Mental Health: A Path to Overcoming Depression
Depression can feel like a heavy fog that dims the light within us. Traditional talk therapy offers valuable tools, but sometimes words alone are not enough to reach the depths of emotional pain. This is where dance therapy steps in as a powerful, holistic approach to healing. By engaging the body, mind, and spirit, dance therapy invites us to reconnect with ourselves in a gentle, creative, and trauma-informed way. Movement becomes a language of healing, offering new pathway

Lauren Mickle
Jan 104 min read


Embracing Hopeful Movement Therapy for Emotional Growth
In the journey toward emotional healing and self-discovery, movement can be a powerful ally. When words feel limiting or overwhelming, the body often holds the key to unlocking deeper understanding and release. Embracing movement as a therapeutic tool invites us to reconnect with ourselves in a gentle, creative, and hopeful way. This approach supports emotional growth by honoring the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—especially for those navigating anxiety, trauma, or life

Lauren Mickle
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Cultivating Gratitude Through Dance Movement Therapy to Manage Holiday Stress and Emotions
The holiday season often brings joy, but it can also trigger stress and emotional ups and downs. Crowded stores, packed schedules, and family dynamics can leave many feeling overwhelmed. Finding ways to manage these feelings is essential for maintaining well-being. Dance movement therapy offers a unique approach to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate gratitude through the power of movement.

Lauren Mickle
Nov 25, 20253 min read


The Role of Therapy in Recovering from Trauma
Recovering from trauma is a deeply personal journey that often requires more than words alone. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies, overwhelmed by emotions, and uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy plays a vital role in this healing process by offering a safe space to explore these feelings, rebuild trust in ourselves, and regain a sense of control. This post explores how therapy, especially creative and body-based approaches, supports trauma reco

Lauren Mickle
Oct 28, 20255 min read


Finding the Right Fit: Understanding Dance Therapy Techniques and Your Healing Journey
Dance therapy, or dance/movement therapy (DMT), is a powerful therapeutic approach that harnesses the art of movement to foster emotional expression, healing, and personal growth. If you're considering dance therapy, you likely have questions about whether it's a good fit for you, what techniques you might encounter, and how soon you can expect to see progress. This post will clarify these important points, helping you navigate your healing journey with confidence. Understand

Lauren Mickle
Oct 23, 20255 min read


Simple Activities to Boost Your Mental Wellness
In our fast-paced world, taking time to nurture your mental health is essential. Mental wellness is not just about managing stress or anxiety; it’s about creating a balanced connection between your mind, body, and emotions. Simple wellness activities can provide grounding, emotional healing, and nervous system support, especially during life transitions or moments of disconnection. These activities are gentle, inclusive, and trauma-informed, designed to meet you where you are

Lauren Mickle
Oct 13, 20255 min read


How Movement Can Transform Your Mental Health Journey
Movement is more than just physical activity. It is a powerful tool that connects the body, mind, and emotions in ways that words alone...

Lauren Mickle
Sep 30, 20256 min read
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